Lew found me via my contact information that I list after every print article in SCV Elite Magazine. He sends me links to articles that he finds interesting. This time the link he sent me was for a company, a “bakery” of sorts, that uses the skins of Cabernet grapes to make flour. The website…
Corkage apparently has become a hot topic in the restaurant industry this year. Virginia decided it too wanted in on the party, so SB1292 was introduced to the VA Legislature to repeal the prohibition on bringing wine onto a licensed establishment’s premises. Not surprisingly, the Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association (VHTA), the counterpart to the…
If I like an American-made Sauvignon Blanc, which grape did we snag from France to make it here? And which wine should I try from France if I like the American-made counterpart? And why are they called different names if they’re made from the same grape varietal? This is the kind of thing that will…
Today I have about 40 seconds inside the Embassy Suites during the first SCV Wine Fest, of some very happy drinkers. The second video is of a hot Aussie guy I found – that had equally good-looking local pals – talking about their faves at the event. I wasn’t too surprised to find that most…
Back in the days when I worked out of the house, it will be a year this April, I would have loved not having to make dinner. Now, that making new dinner recipes fills this blog every Wednesday, and cooking has become part of “my job”, I kind of miss trying out new recipes and…
Back in November, I wrote about Francesca Capasso headlining a blues show at The Cellar and bemoaning the fact that so many of our locals missed it [http://evewine101.blogspot.com/2010/11/michael-perlis-blues-jam.html]. Well, I just got the following email from Francesca: *******BIRTHDAY BASH AND JAM FOR KIM AND FRAN********** SUNDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2011 4-8PM NO COVER THE…
WHAT: “A Collaboration” Celebrating the Partnership between Whole Foods Market and top Santa Barbara County Wineries MargerumA fivegrape, six vineyard, 18 barrels selection blended from six Santa Barbara County vineyards – Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Counoise, and Cinsault. This wine displays aromas of blackberry and blueberry backed by hints of violets, anise and leather. On the pallet…
The above three are Ken Brown and Wes Hagen These three are Eve’s husband Eddie with Rex Pickett and Terri Templeton, buying his new book, “Vertical”. These three are of Mr. Sanford and Casag Group shots of some of the locals that made it to PinotDays! Thanks to Mary for all of the photographs!
We were honored to be ableto attend the Pinot Days Media Tasting. Some of our favorite wineries were (See photos above): Alma Rosa Cargasachi Wines Clos Pepe Estate Domaine Chandon Flying Goat Goldeneye Winery Handley Cellars Ken Brown Wines Kenneth Volk MacMurray Ranch Siduri Wines Suacci Carciere Testarossa Winery Willamette Valley Vineyards Zotovich It was…
IngredientsVegetable oil for the grill4 bananas, ripe but not overly soft1 Tbs. granulated sugar1 tsp. ground cinnamon1 pint best-quality vanilla ice cream1/2 to 3/4 cup toasted pecan pieces2 Tbs. best-quality bourbon, such as Maker’s Mark or Woodford Reserve DirectionsPrepare a medium charcoal or gas grill fire. Brush the grill grate clean.Slicethe bananas, still in their…